, 1994 The semi-aquatic grasshopper Paulinia acuminata is mimetically protected by a striking similarity to its foodplant, the floating fern Salvinia auriculata.
Barthlott, W., Riede, K., Wolter, M.
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Chemical composition and water permeability of fruit and leaf cuticles of Olea europaea L. [PDF]
, 2017 The plant cuticle, protecting against uncontrolled water loss, covers olive (Olea europaea) fruits and leaves. The present study describes the organ-specific chemical composition of the cuticular waxes and the cutin and compares three developmental ...
Burghardt, Markus +5 more
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Response to Selection for Unique Epicuticular Wax Profile on the Semi-glossy Foliage of Onion
Journal of the American Society for Horticultural ScienceEpicuticular waxes on onion (Allium cepa) foliage offer protection against water loss, pathogens, and pests. Onion leaves with a light green color are referred to as “glossy” and have less total wax compared with that of darker blue-green (“waxy ...
Michael J. Havey
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Journal of Biological Research, 2009 A new original "cryostabilization" technique (Dore, 1992; Dore et al, 2004) was applied to different animal tissues and organs. In this study, we apply this technique also to vegetal tissues (ripening and ripe fleshy fruits, buds and embryos).
B. Dore, A. Ponso, R. Vallania
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Pre-harvest rindstain of ‘Encore’ mandarin: initial histological signs of epicarp disturbance and extent of the disorder [PDF]
, 2004 Pre-harvest rindstain in ‘Encore’ mandarin starts by the injury of a few epidermal cells. The connection between the damaged epidermis and the collapsed layers of flavedo, extending in parallel with rind surface was only visible on cross-sections ...
Duarte, Amílcar +3 more
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MICROMORPHOLOGICAL ASPECTS REGARDING THE LEAVES ON SOME ROSES WITH EMPHASIS ON SECRETORY GLANDS [PDF]
, 2010 The multicellular glands, the epicuticular wax and the tector hairs observed on the leaves are influenced usually by genetic constitution.The paper investigating 8 genetically related varieties: ‘Foc de Tabara’, ’Luchian’ ‘Paprika’, ‘Coup De Foudre ...
ADUMITRESEI LIDIA, GOSTIN IRINA
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Foliar Iron Fertilization – A Critical Review [PDF]
, 2005 The editor version is available at: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/01904167.aspApplication of foliar iron sprays is a common means of correcting Fe deficiency of agricultural crops.
Fernández, Victoria, Ebert, Georg
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Leaf epidermal micromorphology of the abaxial surface of Myrcia DC. species (Myrtaceae)
HeringerianaMyrtaceae is widely distributed in tropical regions, playing significant ecological and economic roles. Within this family, Myrcia stands out for its taxonomic complexity due to high morphological homogeneity, which complicates the identification of ...
Lucas Herberts-Sousa +4 more
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Cellular structure and related physico-chemical changes during ripening of Musa AAA 'Berangan' [PDF]
, 2008 Ripening is the result of complex changes and it turns an unpalatable fruit to be palatable. The distinct changes in eating quality of ripening fruits are determined by changes in their cellular structure and composition.
Ding, Phebe
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What was a mortarium used for? Organic residues and cultural change in Iron Age and Roman Britain. [PDF]
, 2011 The Romans brought the mortarium to Britain in the first century AD, and there has long been speculation on its actual purpose. Using analysis of the residues trapped in the walls of these ‘kitchen blenders’ and comparing them with Iron Age and Roman ...
Cramp, Lucy J E +2 more
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